How to Make Turkey Jerky

Jerky has long been a favorite snack of those who love savory munchies. Though jerky is traditionally made using beef, turkey jerky is gaining in popularity. Here is a quick and easy recipe to make your own turkey jerky at home.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Metal rack
• Cookie sheet

1. Mix all ingredients together. In your marinade dish mix all your ingredients together except the turkey slices. Stir well.

2. Lay strips of turkey in the marinade dish. Place strips of turkey in the marinade dish, making sure all the pieces of turkey are covered by the marinade.

3. Marinade the turkey. Place the marinade dish in the refrigerator for eight to twenty-four hours.

4. Remove the turkey slices from the marinade and blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

5. Dehydrate your turkey slices. If you are using a food dehydrator place the strips of turkey in a single layer in the food dehydrator. Turn the dehydrator on and allow the turkey jerky to dehydrate until the turkey jerky is crisp.

Making Turkey Jerky In Your Oven

6. Pre-heat the oven. If you are using the oven method to make turkey jerky pre-heat your oven to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Place strips of turkey on a metal rack and place in the oven when the oven reaches temperature.

7. Dehydrate your turkey in the oven for six to eight hours.

Tips & Warnings

• The longer you marinade your turkey the more flavor it will have. For the most flavorful turkey jerky marinade the full twenty-four hours.
• When using the oven method leave the door to the oven open slightly to allow in air which will speed up the dehydration process.
• For the oven dehydration method place a cookie sheet under your turkey jerky to catch any drips.
• Be sure young children do not go near the oven door when it is open as it could result in serious burns.

Resources

• Exotic Jerky Recipes

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